Nurse Navigator-Bariatrics Clinic at Mercy

Overview:

The Nurse Navigator is a nursing specialist who follows patients across the continuum of care from diagnosis through treatment and into survivorship. The Navigator coordinates with an advanced level of clinical expertise, all aspects of treatment and care for, and in collaboration with, Mercy’s patients, their family and significant others, physicians, interdisciplinary team, and other support staff. This specialist performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and with Mercy Signature Service standards.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 2-3 years of experience required
• Required Education: Bachelors Degree in Nursing
• Certifications: BLS
• Preferred Education: Advanced Practice/Master’s Degree in Nursing
• Preferred Experience: Formal patient education and community educational presentations Support group facilitation
• Preferred Other: A demonstrated ability to build and share knowledge, to coach and empower others.

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 48 hours or more per pay period!

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000/yr for continuing education
• 24 hours of PTO (frontload) available after department orientation if you are new to Mercy
• Shift differential 3.25 evenings/4.00 nights/4.00 weekends
• Annual certification pay - primary and secondary
• FSA for Health Care expenses
• FSA for Dependent Care Expenses - Mercy contributes $1,200/year for you towards the maximum of $5,000 allowable per year.
• Health/Dental/Vision available after 1 day
• Paid parental leave for new parents
• 401k with employer match
• Free Mercy Nurse On-Call, Free basic life insurance, Free AD&D coverage
• Short term disability benefits
• Referral Bonus Opportunity
• Clinical Ladder - a career development plan providing a structure that increases nurse involvement and collaboration.

We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.